138: The influence of the name, go to the Peace Hotel for negotiations

“An unexpected turn?”

Gao Ze listened to Miss Jiang’s worried voice on the phone and lightly smiled, “There won’t be any unexpected turns. Chen Zhending just encountered some tricky trouble earlier and couldn’t get away!”

“Call his company or personal number again. If he doesn’t want to come, just mention my name!”

“Tell Chen Zhending Gao Ze’s name!”

Jiang Qianyu’s heart trembled, filled with both doubt and confusion.

Gao Ze now had some renown in Donghai City, but it was limited to the system and the citizens of Donghai City. Chen Zhending, as the Chairman of Hengli Group, was a wealthy businessman worth billions. Why would he agree to meet just by hearing Gao Ze’s name?

However, Jiang Qianyu did not ask.

Mr. Gao must have energy and methods she didn't know about, otherwise, how would he dare to ask her to invite all the Jiahua shareholders who supported her elder brother, Jiang Ruiming, to the Peace Hotel?

“Officer Gao, please excuse the matter with Chen Zhending and Chen Xu.”

Seeing Gao Ze finish his call, Han Minghan walked out of the office and offered him a cigarette: “Want one?”

“Has Han Team encountered something?”

Gao Ze waved his hand, noticing a clear look of melancholy on Han Minghan’s face.

“After the Municipal Bureau learned of the Yu Meichan case, they issued a decision to me: I am to be transferred out of Jinghai District, Donghai City, relieved of my position as Captain of the Criminal Investigation Brigade, and returned to my original domicile in Su City to report for duty!”

Han Minghan lit a cigarette for himself, took a light puff, and said, “What a pity, I haven’t even stayed in Donghai City for a few days, and I have to go back in disgrace!”

“Han Team was just unlucky to encounter the Xingsheng Bank robbery incident. I believe with Han Team’s ability, he can certainly achieve greater heights.”

Knowing Han Minghan’s outcome, Gao Ze felt strange.

Han Minghan was able to succeed as Captain of the Jinghai District Criminal Investigation Brigade mainly because he solved the Mu Yu Rou case, which led to the previous captain being dismissed and retired. However, Han Minghan being sent back to his original domicile to report for duty was also because of the Xingsheng Bank robbery incident and the Yu Meichan case he handled.

These cases were not subjectively initiated by him, but it is undeniable that Han Minghan’s fate was severely affected by him.

“How many opportunities are there in life!”

Han Minghan shook his head and said, “It’s easy to be transferred from Donghai City back to Su City, but it’s extremely difficult to be transferred from Su City back to Donghai City. If Secretary Wu hadn’t brought me to Donghai City back then, how would I have had the chance to see the landscape of Donghai City?”

“It seems the prosperity and liveliness of Donghai City, a super first-tier city, do not belong to me!”

“Back then, my colleagues and subordinates in Su City all had expectations and aspirations for me, but now I have to pack up and go back. I have no face, and I have let down Secretary Wu, who promoted me.”

News about the members of the Donghai City leadership team is disclosed on news and online platforms, and Gao Ze knew that the leader behind Han Minghan, Secretary Wu, was the newly appointed Secretary-General of Donghai City, who also served as Deputy Mayor, recently transferred from Su City.

Actually, Han Minghan’s luck was truly bad.

If he had waited until Secretary Wu had a firm footing, the Xingsheng Bank robbery incident would not have easily resulted in him being sent back to his original domicile.

However, it was not until the Yu Meichan case that the Municipal Bureau issued the decision regarding Han Minghan, which was already the result of that influence.

“I don’t think Han Team needs to think that way!”

Han Minghan exhaled a puff of smoke and looked intently at Gao Ze: “How so?”

“Su City is one of the top five economic cities in the Summer Kingdom. It might be slightly inferior to Donghai City, but it is also a pearl city. If you can achieve results there, you will also receive much attention, which is much better than many underdeveloped cities.”

“Moreover, Donghai City receives national attention, and it faces significant pressure and constraints from various parties.”

Han Minghan glanced at him and snorted lightly, “Officer Gao, if we were to switch places, and the Municipal Bureau sent you back to Su City from Donghai City, would you be willing?”

“Of course, I would. Why wouldn’t I?”

“Han Team, you might think I’m speaking without understanding, but given my age, if I could reach Han Team’s rank, I don’t know how much time that would save!”

Gao Ze smiled and said, “Besides, Han Team should understand a principle in officialdom: brave generals are forged on the battlefield, and prime ministers rise from the provinces. The more difficult the place where you achieve results, the more it proves your ability; only when you are proven to be gold can the superiors entrust you with heavy responsibilities.”

“This is why many cadres who work hard in minority regions enter the fast track for promotion after arriving in a new area.”

“Han Team, if you become dispirited because of the Municipal Bureau’s decision, then the city leaders will most likely not care. Only if you rise to the challenge and achieve results elsewhere will your true character and foundation be revealed, and it will also prove the Municipal Bureau wrong, showing that you did not disappoint the leaders who promoted you.”

His advice to Han Minghan was entirely sincere, and there was no falsehood in his words.

If he were transferred to other regions, or even underdeveloped, impoverished cities, Gao Ze would have no complaints, because all important leaders have similar experiences in their careers. They never develop in one place or one system indefinitely.

Because the Summer Kingdom is too vast, only by experiencing different places and different systems can one establish a profound overall perspective, understand the needs of different positions and departments, and thus govern and regulate, allowing them to be promoted to high positions.

Han Minghan’s expression froze. After deep thought for a long while, he looked deeply at Gao Ze and extinguished the glowing cigarette butt: “I’ve learned a lot, Officer Gao. Your words enlightened me and kept my thoughts from going astray.”

“Just a mutual discussion!”

Discussion?

Han Minghan chuckled inwardly. Could a discussion be so astute and incisive?

Gao Ze was clearly not old, but his ideological insights were already deeper and further than he had imagined.

“Officer Gao, it’s already mealtime. How about we go to the cafeteria for a meal? I’ll ask the kitchen to specially prepare a few dishes, and we can have a good chat!”

The Yu Meichan case made him admire Gao Ze’s ability, but these words today made him treat Gao Ze as a peer, and even impressed him beyond Gao Ze’s abilities.

“No need for a meal, I still have some things to do and need to leave Jinghai District!”

“Let’s meet another time. If there are any cases, we can discuss them together. Anyway, I’m on vacation during this period!”

Gao Ze politely declined the dinner invitation because he had promised Jiang Qianyu to handle the Jiahua Group equity dispute, and the Jiangs Jia Hua Group shareholders were still waiting for him at the Peace Hotel.

“Then I won’t keep you, Officer Gao. Let’s save this meal for when we meet in Su City!”

Gao Ze smiled and nodded. He would definitely go to Su City; Zhou Xianlong, his wife Li Qingyan’s biggest suitor, was still there, and he had to be dealt with. Afterward, he took a taxi to the Peace Hotel.

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Half an hour later.

After passing through congested traffic and arriving at Zhongshan East Road in Huangpu District by car, an old European-style red-bricked terraced building came into Gao Ze’s view.

This was a landmark building in Donghai, and also a nationally renowned hotel. Many tourists from other places often queued up to visit this century-old establishment for check-ins, photos, and consumption.

However, it was not the peak tourist season now, and there were no idle tourists.

But as a nationally renowned brand, the Peace Hotel was still the choice for countless wealthy Donghai businessmen and celebrities to conduct business.

As a grassroots Traffic Police officer, Gao Ze had no chance to visit such a high-class hotel before, but a college classmate with a deep family background chose this place for his wedding, so it was not entirely unfamiliar to him.

Entering the octagonal atrium, passing through the lobby and the Jiu Lang, he reached the Peace Hall. Just as he was about to look for the private room Jiang Qianyu had booked, a soft touch came from his arm, accompanied by the scent of Chanel perfume wafting into his nose.

Among the women Gao Ze had met, only Lili preferred using the Chanel brand.

Indeed, Gao Ze turned his head and saw Lili appearing before him, grabbing his arm and pulling him towards an empty corner.

“So eager, can’t you wait!”

Gao Ze let Lili pull him to the corner, shaking his head with a smile: “You don’t care about appearances, but I do. If someone sees us and takes pictures to post online, I’ll be condemned by thousands!”

Lili: “???”

Gazing at his calm smile in the sunlight, her teeth itched with irritation.

It was clearly Gao Ze who held her weakness, yet he was blaming her actions in return.

“Mr. Gao, let’s not play games. Let’s speak frankly!”

“You know I’m Jiang Ruiming’s mole placed beside Miss Jiang. What do you want?”

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